American Girl Book Club: Kit

Sat · Sep 12·11 AM – 12 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library · Alexandria

Join us in Kingstowne Library's Children's Area for a special Saturday Storytime with Ms. K! Come ready to participate in interactive stories, songs, and movement! For Children, recommended ages of birth to 5 years old, with an Adult.

Sat · Sep 12·11 AM – 12 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Join us for an hour of fall themed sensory play! Let your little ones explore different sensory stations that spark creativity and engage their senses. Dress for a mess! For children 18 months to 5 years old. Registration recommended!

Sat · Sep 12·2 PM – 3 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

ARISE Educational Services is an enrichment program for children and adults that blends literacy instruction, yoga, and mindful movement. ARISE Educational Services es un programa de enriquecimiento para niños y adultos que combina instrucción de alfabetización, y movimiento consciente.

Sat · Sep 12·8 PM – 10 PM·Huntley Meadows Location, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, VA

(8-Adult) Join a park naturalist as they take you on a tour of constellations, comets and other current events happening in the skies above. Children must be accompanied by adult also registered in the program.

Sat · Sep 12·2 PM – 3 PM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Create your own colorful squishy to take home! Get creative with this fun hands-on craft. All materials provided. Registration Required. Ages 6-12.

Sun · Sep 13·1:15 PM – 2:15 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Join us the second Sunday of the month for open crafting, relaxing music, and light snacks. Design with Perler beads, create a collage for your room, or just hang out and scribble in a coloring book - the choice is yours! Ages 9-12.

Sun · Sep 13·1:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Open to ages 13 and up. This event is presented in partnership with The Parlor Games, an Alexandria-based gaming pop-up business, specializing in tabletop games including board games, card games and RPGs (role playing games). Check out The Parlor Games' collection of board games: theparlorgames.com/library

Fri · Sep 11·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Come and chat with other caregivers while the kids play together. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Thu · Sep 3·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Do you enjoy crafting? Join us for Crafty Club, a special program for kids who enjoy making things! This month we'll be making a 3D layer art scene. This craft is designed for ages 9-13. Please register each child individually. All supplies provided

Thu · Sep 3·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library · Alexandria

Join us for a discussion of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. This group meets at Bunnyman Brewing, 9514 Workhouse Way Lorton, VA 22079. New members welcome! Adults.

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 2 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library — Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab

Come work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects. No registration needed. Just drop-in!

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 12 PM·Kings Park Library — Kings Park Meeting Room · Burke

Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and encouraging group. Limited to the first 14 attendees. Adults.